Declining since 2009, #3,459 for girls today.
Popularity of Jadelyn since 1968
Babies named Jadelyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 21 |
| 1990s | 235 |
| 2000s | 1,007 |
| 2010s | 622 |
| 2020s | 191 |
Meaning & origin
Jadelyn is a modern American name that emerged in the late 20th century, first recorded in 1968. Its use grew steadily, peaking in 2008, before entering a decline that has continued since 2009. As of 2025, it ranks 3,459 with a one-in-36,529 frequency, reflecting its status as a relatively uncommon but recognizable choice. The name has seen most use in New Jersey, Texas, and California. Its construction from Jade and the fashionable -lyn suffix places it within a broader trend of elaborate feminine names that gained popularity in the 2000s.
Jadelyn is a modern coinage, formed by combining the name Jade with the fashionable suffix -lyn (a variant of -line from names like Evelyn). The name first appears in U.S. records in the late 1960s, gaining moderate usage in the 2000s. It reflects the trend of creating feminine names by appending -lyn to existing words or names.
Where Jadelyn is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jade, Jady, Lyn
Sibling names for Jadelyn
Names that share Jadelyn's style, for a brother or sister.
